Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stratford-on-Avon
Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cotswold Confections Ltd, Hamilton Choclates, 11a Arden Business Centre, B49 6HW
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
In Stratford-on-Avon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd sits behind roughly 1,195 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ← Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Bear Corner Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| PWRHOUSE Lifting Club Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 June 2025 |
| AIP C/O Our Lady's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Alcester Children And Family Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Caterlink @ St Nicholas CofE Primary Alcester School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Wraparound Care Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd
What is Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd last inspected?
Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, while Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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